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Tours & Trails
Whether you're a history buff, looking to discover ghosts, or on the hunt for clues. Get to know a new side to Shrewsbury by taking a tour.
so many things to do
Tanners Historic Guided Tour
The demand for our historic tours has grown and grown, in no small part because the old market town of Shrewsbury has a long and fascinating past.…
23 January 2025
DarwIN Shrewsbury Festival: Guided Tour of Shrewsbury Library
Go behind the scenes of Shrewsbury’s Library, home to Shrewsbury School when Charles Darwin was a schoolboy. Find out about Darwin’s experiences as a…
08 February 2025
Shrewsbury Restaurant Tour
Following the success of the first-ever Restaurant Tour in Shrewsbury in October 2024, the Restaurant Tour is returning for round two! On Sunday,…
09 February 2025
Walking in Darwin's Footsteps
In the footsteps of young Charles Darwin - Walking Tour around Shrewsbury town centre. The walking tour, led by local historian Nigel J Hinton, will…
11 February 2025
Tour of Darwin's Shrewsbury
Why not celebrate Darwin’s birthday by joining Festival founder and author Jon King on this fascinating guided tour around Darwin’s…
12 February 2025
Darwin House and Grounds Tour
Walk around the birthplace and family home of Charles Darwin. Please note: Mobility is essential for this tour of the house and grounds. Access to…
14 February 2025
Family Friendly at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Go on a family-friendly Behind-the-Scenes tour of Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings during the school holidays. Unlock the history behind this…
21 February 2025
Heritage Open Days
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,500 organisations, 5,000 events and 40,000…
12 September 2025
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